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Storm Front by Jim Butcher
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I initially binge-read the entire series back in sixth form five(?!) years ago. With the next book in the series expected for next year I wanted to attempt to re-read the series before I read Peace Talks.
I remember thinking the first time I read Storm Front that it had a slow start in the first couple of chapters. I found this to be accurate upon re-reading but once it gets going it really gets going. This book is fast-paced and action packed with a compelling mystery and (mostly) likable protagonist.
One thing that bothered me that didn't affect me so much on my initial read through was the level of blatant misogyny from our protagonist. Female characters are constantly over-sexualised and Dresden frequently makes sexist (and exorsexist) comments in both narration and dialogue. I do remember there being less of this in later books in the series but I'll have to see as I continue this series re-read.
Overall I very much enjoyed re-reading this book despite it's flaws. If you can handle the misogyny I'd definitely recommend this series.
Content Warnings: misogyny, exorsexism, domestic abuse
I remember thinking the first time I read Storm Front that it had a slow start in the first couple of chapters. I found this to be accurate upon re-reading but once it gets going it really gets going. This book is fast-paced and action packed with a compelling mystery and (mostly) likable protagonist.
One thing that bothered me that didn't affect me so much on my initial read through was the level of blatant misogyny from our protagonist. Female characters are constantly over-sexualised and Dresden frequently makes sexist (and exorsexist) comments in both narration and dialogue. I do remember there being less of this in later books in the series but I'll have to see as I continue this series re-read.
Overall I very much enjoyed re-reading this book despite it's flaws. If you can handle the misogyny I'd definitely recommend this series.
Content Warnings: misogyny, exorsexism, domestic abuse
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, and Violence
Minor: Animal death